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Keith Levene dead: The Clash and Public Image Ltd musician dies aged 65

Keith Levene has died aged 65.

The guitarist, best known for performing with The Clash and Public Image Ltd, died on Friday 11 November.

His friend, author Adam Hammond, announced the heartbreaking news on Twitter, writing: "It is with great sadness I report that my close friend and legendary Public Image Limited guitarist Keith Levene passed away on Friday 11th November.

"There is no doubt that Keith was one of the most innovative, audacious and influential guitarists of all time."

"Keith sought to create a new paradigm in music and with willing collaborators John Lydon and Jah Wobble succeeded in doing just that.

"His guitar work over the nine minutes of Theme, the first track on the first PiL album, defined what alternative music should be."

"As well as helping to make PiL the most important band of the age, Keith also founded The Clash with Mick Jones and had a major influence on their early sound.

"So much of what we listen to today owes much to Keith's work, some of it acknowledged, most of it not.

"Our thoughts and love go out to his partner Kate, sister Jill and all of Keith's family and friends.

"The world is a darker place without his genius. Mine will be darker without my mate."

His cause of death is not yet known.

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